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Dumortierite
Dumortierite

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Dumortierite and Carnallite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.26-3.411.6
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-8.52.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Dumortierite and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dumortierite and Carnallite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Dumortierite and Carnallite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18
  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Dumortierite and Carnallite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dumortierite and Carnallite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dumortierite and Carnallite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dumortierite is 1.6 whereas that of Carnallite is 1.6.